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House roll call 473 · 27th Congress · Apr 6, 1842

To amend the resolution requesting the SEC. Of war to send to the house all correspondence between the governor of ga. And the dept. Of war since march 4, 1841

On Apr 6, 1842, the House voted 118–51. Result: passed. By party: Others 91–11, Democrats 27–39, Independents 0–1. 27 members voted against their own party.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes
118
No
51
Did not vote
87
Date
Apr 6, 1842

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 39 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others91 yes · 11 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the resolution requesting the SEC…: House Vote, Apr 6, 1842,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/27-H-473/to-amend-the-resolution-requesting-the-sec-of-war (accessed 2026-10-17).